Style advice for the Hunter Coat
This loose-fitting, double-breasted coat with striking collar and lapels is a must-have for your wardrobe. The Hunter is a breeze to alter for any body shape.
Handy tips & tricks:
- Double-breasted coats with their twin rows of buttons make the upper body look wider, which is why the Hunter looks best on body shapes that have their centre of gravity on the lower body, e.g. pears.
- Women with a larger bust should really consider sticking with a single-breasted coat, so just one row of buttons. Two rows of buttons create horizontal lines, which has a broadening and shortening effect.
- If you're tall and slender, like the slim rectangle or some of the wide rectangles, then this is the perfect pattern for you.
- Shoulder pads give the illusion of wider shoulders, making them less desirable for inverted triangles. That’s because inverted triangles already have wide shoulders. Apples and pears, on the other hand, could do with more structure in the shoulder area.
- Neat and full hourglasses should absolutely make the coat in fabric with a fluid drape and be sure to accentuate the waist. A belt is a good way to do that.
The Hunter Coat for A-types
The striking collar and lapels help create an additional focus on the shoulders and the whole upper body. That’s fantastic news for pears because those aspects of the coat detract from your heavier lower body. Moreover, the double row of buttons helps fill out the upper body. The coat flares slightly at the bottom, which is also perfect for your figure. Basically, it's a win-win for pears.
The Hunter Coat for V-types
Where your body shape is concerned, it's important to go for a version with a high sleeve placement. The narrower the sleeve width, the narrower your figure appears. That’s great news because the Hunter Coat fits the bill perfectly.
Long coats (at least hip length) are perfect for inverted triangles. That’s because they lengthen the upper body, drawing focus from the top to the bottom. That’s just what your body shape needs. What's more, the coat flares slightly at the bottom. The illusion of added width at the hips creates a nice sense of proportion with the shoulder width.
The striking collar and lapels actually overemphasize your shoulders, something your body shape can do without. However, where the coat overlaps draws the gaze towards the waist. In effect, this creates a V-line that draws attention to the centre of your body and away from your broad shoulders.
The Hunter Coat for O-types
Because the centre of gravity is around your midriff, it's crucial for you, as an O-type, to create longitudinal lines. These will ‘stretch’ your silhouette and focus attention on your décolletage, face and slender legs.
The large collar and lapels draw the focus upwards. However, the double row of buttons will create more of a broadening effect around the centre of your body. That’s why you ought to opt for buttons in the same colour as the coat. Avoid funky buttons that demand all the attention and emphasise your midriff!
Pair the coat with trousers or a skirt that doesn’t contrast too much. Too much contrast will make you look smaller, whereas the point is to make your figure look as tall as possible.
The Hunter Coat for H-types
Your figure is naturally straight. Your shoulders and hips are about the same widths and are proportional. Make sure you keep those even proportions.
Definitely wear the coat with shoulder pads because these will make your shoulder line look broader. And it will make your waist seem narrower. And on top of that, it creates a great lengthening effect. The coat has a gently tailored cut, which is absolutely a plus for your figure.
A straight, graphic check design looks amazing on you!
The Hunter Coat for I-types
The striking collar and double row of buttons add volume to your bust and shoulders. This helps make your waist look narrower and adds more shape to your straight silhouette. Pair the coat with flared-leg trousers, such as the Bertha trousers or an A-line skirt. This will turn your slim rectangle shape into more of a neat hourglass.
It’s totally o.k. to use textured fabric or something with a playful print.
The Hunter Coat for neat and 8-types
The subtly tailored Hunter coat looks like a dream on your figure. The striking collar and lapels draw attention to your upper body. The jacket closure is at a good height to draw the eye towards your waist. The double row of buttons, however, doesn’t work quite as well on your figure. That’s why you ought to opt for buttons in the same colour as the coat fabric. Definitely be sure to use fabric with a fluid drape. Tip: tight the coat at the waist with a belt!
